Brides family holds hostage groom, 3 others over dowry demand

Four persons, including the bridegroom and his brother, were held hostage by the brides family after they demanded more dowry in Hathin village in this district.

The incident occurred when the family of the groom, Farid Qureshi, demanded more dowry and also made some comments against the brides family. The brides family then locked the four persons inside, a police spokesperson said.

However, they were released later. Members of the panchayat asked the grooms family to transfer either 4 bighas of land or Rs 10 lakh to the bride or else she would not be allowed to leave for Qureshis house, the spokesperson said.